Grower
Grower (2023)
18×24 Pastel on Pastel Paper
Original is Sold
Not everyone has a natural green thumb, but with some patience and knowledge anyone can sow seed, provide a little care and attention, and become a real Grower.
I’ve become a bit of a gardener in the last few years. Veggies and herbs were my usual focus, but more recently me and the hubby have been working on our flower beds. It’s not always easy but it does feel rewarding. By the way, neither of us water the garden naked.
I had a lot of fun playing around with how the light and shadow filter across the backyard deck. The main trick was keeping the background, like the brickwork on the house, the trees, and the flowers, simple enough that it frames our guy without pulling your eye away from the main focus. I really wanted it to feel like he’s actually standing out there in the yard, so I spent some time focusing on how that warm afternoon sunlight hits his chest and shoulders to get that natural, outdoor look on his skin.
